Microsoft may have slapped a time limit on the new Crackdown 2 demo, but that won't stop the internet, with users seemingly finding a way to play it for as long as they want.

It involves a little juggling, as you need to manually disconnect your console from Xbox Live then reconnect it at a specific moment go get it working, but once it kicks in you'll be able to - provided you don't enter any races or rooftop missions - enjoy the demo at your own pace.

You can get the full instructions in the vid below. We'd like to thank its creator for not laying a Linkin Park track over the top of it. I can't get it working because of how my internet is set up; any of you able to confirm this?